The 2023 Eye Banking Statistical Report includes data from all 55 U.S. and 11 international member eye banks, plus one EBAA-accredited bank for the calendar year 2023 and represents a complete picture of eye banking activity among eye banks.
U.S. eye banks reported 137,697 total tissue recoveries from 69,637 donors in 2023. 63.4% of corneal donors were listed on a donor registry. In 2023, donors were up 12.8% and total corneas donated were up 12.4% compared to 2022, which approximates pre-COVID levels.
This year’s report includes the popular annual comparison of the domestic use of U.S. supplied intermediate-term preserved tissue and the analysis of the types of keratoplasty performed for a specific diagnosis. Data was separated by location of use (domestic vs. international) and keratoplasty type (PK, EK, or ALK), which allows for side-by-side comparison of domestic vs. international indications for keratoplasty.
The total number of U.S. supplied tissue distributed for keratoplasty (including long-term preserved tissue) was 86,986, a 9.9% increase from 79,126 in 2022. Domestic keratoplasty procedures increased 2.7% from 49,597 in 2022 to 50,925 in 2023. DMEK (17,116) in 2023 became the most common keratoplasty procedure performed domestically, followed by DSAEK (16,207), and PK (14,486). Total international exports increased 22.3% from 22,238 in 2022 to 27,187 in 2023.
U.S. eye banks also provided 22,222 ocular tissues for research and training in 2023.
Since its inception 62 years ago, EBAA has provided statistics as a compilation of valuable data from member eye banks. Since 1961, member eye banks have provided tissue for over 2,369,847 individuals whose sight was restored through corneal transplants.
The Eye Banking Statistical Report would not be possible without the active participation and support of EBAA members and the dedication of the EBAA Statistical Report Committee. The Statistical Report is a valuable and useful resource for eye banks to review their operational efficacy and to drive performance improvement efforts.
Members can access the report in the Members Section using the “Statistical Reporting” tab.
If you are a non-member, the statistical report can be purchased for $100.
